Kazakhstan Opens Door to Israeli Low-Observable Drones Under New Deal

An Israeli drone manufacturer has strengthened its presence in Central Asia after Aero-Sentinel confirmed an exclusive distribution agreement in Kazakhstan, marking a significant expansion into one of the region’s most mature defense and security markets.

The announcement was made on Sunday by Ofir Avram, Chief Marketing Officer of Aero-Sentinel, who confirmed that the company has finalized a partnership with 2LNK GmbH, a Germany-based firm with established operational ties in Kazakhstan. Under the agreement, 2LNK GmbH will serve as the exclusive distributor of Aero-Sentinel’s mission-ready drone platforms in the country.

According to Avram, the deal reflects growing demand within Kazakhstan for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems that offer proven field performance rather than experimental or developmental platforms.

Aero-Sentinel noted that 2LNK GmbH brings deep local expertise and long-standing relationships within Kazakhstan’s defense and internal security sectors, enabling direct engagement with government and end-user agencies. The local partnership is led by Kody Linshitz and is described by both companies as being built on trust, operational familiarity, and an established market presence rather than indirect market entry.

Kazakhstan’s defense and security sector has expanded steadily in recent years, driven by modernization efforts in border surveillance, counterterrorism operations, and critical infrastructure protection across its vast and diverse geography. Industry officials describe the market as highly structured, with clearly defined technical standards and a strong preference for systems that have already demonstrated operational reliability in real-world conditions.

Under the agreement, Aero-Sentinel will offer its G2 and G3 drone platforms to Kazakh customers. These systems are designed for covert ISR missions and feature low acoustic signatures, enabling close-range operations with a reduced risk of detection. Such capabilities have generated interest from special operations forces and internal security units in multiple regions.

While Aero-Sentinel has not disclosed contract values or delivery timelines, company representatives emphasized that the Kazakhstan partnership forms part of a broader strategy to establish exclusive distribution networks in selected markets where long-term demand for surveillance and reconnaissance systems is expected to remain stable.

The company’s drones are marketed as short- and medium-range platforms optimized for tactical ISR, border monitoring, and sensitive reconnaissance missions. Their design emphasizes low noise output, compact logistical requirements, and rapid deployment—features well suited for both dense urban environments and remote terrain.

Although Aero-Sentinel has not officially confirmed operational use by foreign services, several open-source defense reports have previously linked platforms with similar acoustic and flight profiles to Israeli special operations activity. Reports published last year suggested that comparable drones were employed during covert missions conducted inside Iran.

For Kazakhstan, the agreement provides access to a new category of low-observable ISR drones without the need for lengthy domestic development programs, significantly shortening acquisition timelines. For Aero-Sentinel, the deal establishes a strategic foothold in a region that connects Eastern Europe, Russia, and Asia—an area where demand for advanced surveillance technologies continues to grow.